drug-induced hypertension
Last reviewed 08/2021
The following drugs have been shown to cause hypertension in some patients:
- oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives (1)
- NSAID's
- corticosteroids
- cyclosporin A
- carbenoxalone and liquorice-containing substances (1)
- erythropoietin
- ergotamine
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors - with tyramine-containing foods e.g. cheese
- sympathomimetics e.g phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine
- venlafaxine
Reference:
- Ramsay LE, Chadwick IG. The management of hypertension. Medicine International (1993);21(9):360-7